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Clubs Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction
Taunus International Montessori School (TIMS) is an international, English-speaking early years program in Oberursel, Germany. The school serves three groups of children aged 3 to 6 years and a toddler group for 18 months to 36 months. The day runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with early morning care from 8:00 am and after-school options most days from 3:00 to 4:00 pm; aftercare is available Mondays to Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and on Fridays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. The curriculum follows the Montessori philosophy, using materials designed for independent use with built-in error control. Children progress at their own pace, developing concentration, coordination, and self-discipline. Each week includes German language sessions, along with music and gym. Afterschool activities cover soccer, tennis, taekwondo, English and German book clubs, science club, and home economics, allowing families to tailor schedules. The campus is a modern, spacious building in Oberursel with outdoor spaces and access to nature walks nearby.
Taunus International Montessori School has instruction in English.
Location
TIMS is located at Zimmersmühlenweg 77, 61440 Oberursel, Germany, in a modern building in one of Oberursel's business districts. It is easily accessible from Frankfurt and surrounding Taunus towns by road and train. The school has a secure, safe playground, a path behind the building to open fields, and a garden where children help with a vegetable patch.
Stages
Three mixed-age groups for children aged 3 to 6 years and one toddler group for ages 18 months to 3 years.
Type
Private international Montessori school operated as a registered non-profit association (e.V.).
Country affiliation
Germany
School day structure
Regular school day is 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Morning care runs from 8:00 to 8:30 am as needed. Afterschool activities usually run 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Afterschool care is usually 3:00 to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 3:00 to 4:30 pm on Fridays; holiday camps are offered during most school holidays.
Fees
Annual tuition at Taunus International Montessori School ranges from EUR 8,000 to EUR 15,066 for 2026/27.
Tuition and Membership fees (standard fee schedule)
- Tuition per term: EUR 5,126.00 (Term I and Term II). - Membership fee per term: EUR 1,000.00 (Term I and Term II). - Combined total per term (membership + tuition): EUR 6,126.00 (Term I) and EUR 6,126.00 (Term II). - Lunch & snack fee per year: EUR 1,164.00. - Total fees per year (membership + tuition + lunch/snack): EUR 13,416.00.
Tuition and Membership fees (Oberursel residents rate)
- Tuition per term: EUR 5,126.00 (Term I and Term II). - Membership fee per term (Oberursel residents): EUR 325.00 (Term I and Term II). - Combined total per term (membership + tuition) for Oberursel residents: EUR 5,451.00 (Term I) and EUR 5,451.00 (Term II). - Lunch & snack fee per year (Oberursel residents): EUR 1,164.00. - Total fees per year for Oberursel residents (membership + tuition + lunch/snack): EUR 12,066.00.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing is generally issued in two blocks: once for Term I and once for Term II. - Term I payment due date: 01 August 2025. Term II payment due date: 01 February 2026. (These due dates apply to the 2025–2026 fee schedule.) - There is an option to spread the cost by choosing a monthly payment plan; this monthly plan includes a small additional administrative charge.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. TIMS is a day nursery/kindergarten serving toddlers (18 months–3 years) and kindergarten-aged children (3–6 years) with set daily opening hours.
Other costs and routinely charged extras
- Afterschool activities and holiday camp programmes are subject to additional charges and are invoiced separately. There may also be modest charges for some field trips. - Late pickup fees: EUR 10 for the first 5 minutes late, plus EUR 2 for each additional minute; these are billed cumulatively at the end of each month. - No separate uniform fee is listed in the published fee documentation.
Refund information and public reimbursement
- For children aged 3 and older, the State of Hesse provides a monthly reimbursement per child for kindergarten attendance; the published amount differs for the two fee documents: EUR 149.16 per month (general fee information) and EUR 174.00 per month (Oberursel residents). Parents may apply for this refund at the end of each kindergarten year; the school provides documentation to assist the refund application.
Academics
Taunus International Montessori School teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
TIMS is an international, English-speaking preschool for three groups of children aged 3 to 6 years and a toddler group for 18 months to 36 months. The school day runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with early morning care from 8:00 am and afterschool activities most days from 3:00 to 4:00 pm; afterschool care is provided Mondays to Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and Fridays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. All children benefit from weekly German, music and gym sessions. TIMS follows the Montessori philosophy and uses Montessori materials designed for independent use with built-in error control. Independent work helps each child develop concentration, coordination, and self-discipline, and materials are geared to different levels of ability so children can move to more complex tasks as they are ready. Afterschool activities include sports such as soccer, tennis or taekwondo, literacy and language groups such as English book club and German book club, STEM activities such as science club, and life skills such as home economics, with each activity running for 6-10 sessions and invoiced separately.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Independent work helps each child to develop concentration, coordination, and self-discipline. The Montessori materials are designed to be used by children independently and to allow progression to higher levels of complexity as they are ready.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English.
Admissions
Admissions
TIMS currently has spaces available in the nursery (toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years) and in the kindergarten (children aged 3 years to school age). Admissions are accepted during the school year, as TIMS operates an international community and understands that work commitments do not always align with the academic year. The new school year began on August 18, 2025. To apply, fill out the TIMS application form online by pressing the TIMS Application Form button and downloading the form to your PC/Laptop before typing in the information; to fill by hand, press the same button and print the form before completing manually. The form collects child details (name, date of birth, nationality), home language(s), and languages spoken at home, as well as parent/guardian information and other relevant details. Admission is defined by a School Contract signed by the child's legal guardians and the payment of the non-refundable Enrollment Fee of €500.
FAQs
What ages does Taunus International Montessori School serve?
Taunus International Montessori School serves students aged 1 to 6.
What curriculum does Taunus International Montessori School follow?
TIMS is an international, English-speaking preschool for three groups of children aged 3 to 6 years and a toddler group for 18 months to 36 months. The school day runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with early morning care from 8:00 am and afterschool.
Where is Taunus International Montessori School located?
TIMS is located at Zimmersmühlenweg 77, 61440 Oberursel, Germany, in a modern building in one of Oberursel's business districts. It is easily accessible from Frankfurt and surrounding Taunus towns by road and train. The school has a secure, safe.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Enrollment Fee**
- One-time, non-refundable enrollment fee: EUR 1,650.00.
**Tuition and Membership fees (standard fee schedule)**
- Tuition per term: EUR 5,126.00 (Term I and Term II).
- Membership fee per term: EUR 1,000.00.
What languages are taught?
TIMS is an international, English-speaking school. The language of instruction is English. All children participate in weekly German language sessions. Afterschool activities include literacy and language groups such as English book club and German.
How does the admissions process work?
TIMS currently has spaces available in the nursery (toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years) and in the kindergarten (children aged 3 years to school age). To arrange a visit or discuss options, contact info@tims-frankfurt.com or 06171 913310. Admissions.
What extracurricular activities are available?
TIMS offers afterschool activities including STEM activities such as science club and language groups such as English book club and German book club. The school follows the Montessori philosophy with a wide range of materials designed to be used.
